South African Rand to Brazilian Real - ZAR/BRL Conversion

Find the daily exchange rates for ZAR/BRL and for all the top world currencies. Our free Currency Exchange Rates Calculator will help you convert any amount of money from your home currency to many foreign currency and vice-versa.

South African Rand to Brazilian Real Converter Calculator

This ZAR to BRL converter is up to date with rates from 03/20/2018 00:59:18 i These conversions are made using the Interbank rate. It should be used as a reference only.

Today 1 South African Rand is worth 0.27310 BRL while 1 Brazilian Real is worth 3.66163 ZAR.
South African Rand / Brazilian Real ratio is the value of the South African Rand in Brazilian Real. ZAR/BRL thus refers to the exchange rate of the South African Rand in Brazilian Real, ie the value of the currency expressed in Brazilian currency. The notation used is ZAR / BRL, but there are others, such as ZARBRL or ZAR-BRL. The symbol for ZAR can be written R.The symbol for BRL can be written R$. Note also that the South Africa country code is ZAF or ZA. The Brazil country code is BRA or BRInstructions: Enter the amount of South African Rand to be converted in the box to the left. Choose the home currency by clicking on the currency name in the box to the right. To change from South African Rand (foreign) to another currency, just click on the currency name in the box to the left.

How Do I Choose the Rate That Applies to Me?

The currency exchange rates here and in other sites is based on "interbank exchange rates". These rates are based on trading in a global network of more than 1,000 banks, and are not available through consumer or retail channels.

Consumers may use these rates as a reference only. To obtain actual retail rates, contact your local financial institution or currency exchange.

Retail spreads (the difference between the bid and ask prices) for smaller amounts are not reflected in these interbank prices since they vary among payment systems, countries and banks.

For these retail rates use this formula:

Value you will pay = value you get in this converter + X% (due to the margin for the cost of the exchange services).
The value X% varies from 1 to 10% or even more and depends on many factors. Examples:
1 - ATMs typically add 2 percent;
2 - Credit cards typically add 2 to 3 percent;
3 - Banks and foreign exchange kiosks add around 5%;
4 - Some Internet based foreign currency exchange agencies add 11 percent or even more.

How and where to exchange currency?

When it comes to exchange rates, you should know all your options. The practice can vary from country to country. In one country, you may have to change your money at the airport, and in other countries you may need to buy your foreign currency in advance. All options have its pros and cons. Perhaps the easiest way is to visit your bank – almost all banks can convert your home currency to dollars, Euros, Pounds and other major currencies. Anything outside these most popular currencies, you should visit a larger CBD branch for this. You could also use services like American Express or Travelex.

About Brazilian Real (BRL)

The BRL - Brazilian Real - is the official currency of Brazil in South America. There are 100 centavos in each 1 Real ( its sub-unit ). The symbol for BRL is R$. The real, meaning 'royal, was first introduced by Portugese settlers in 1690. The modern real (plural reais) was introduced in 1994 following the Latin American economic crisis. It is currently a floating currency, though it was semi-pegged to the U.S. dollar for most of the 1990s.

About South African Rand (ZAR)

The ZAR - South African Rand - is the official currency of the South Africa in Africa. There are 100 cents in each 1 Rand ( its sub-unit ). The symbol for ZAR is R. The rand was introduced in 1961 and takes its name from the Witwatersrand, the ridge upon which Johannesburg is built and where most of South Africa's gold deposits were found. The Rand circulates freely in Namibia, Swaziland and Lesotho.

Countries that use the South African Rand (ZAR) as their official currency

The South African Rand (ZAR) is used as the main currency in the following countries: South Africa

Countries that use the Brazilian Real (BRL) as their official currency

The Brazilian Real (BRL) is used as the main currency in the following countries: Brazil